Description
This recipe features tender steamed artichokes finished on the grill for a smoky char and served with a flavorful garlic butter sauce. The combination of steaming and grilling ensures perfectly cooked artichokes with a deliciously crispy exterior and a rich, buttery garlic dipping sauce. Ideal as a unique appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Artichokes
- 4 fresh artichokes
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Grilling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Artichokes: Rinse the artichokes under cool water to clean thoroughly. Trim the top inch of the artichoke and snip off the sharp tips of the leaves to make them easier to handle.
- Steam Artichokes: Place artichokes in a pot fitted with a steamer basket. Steam for about 30 minutes or until the artichokes are tender and the leaves can be pulled off easily.
- Make Garlic Butter: While steaming, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for about 5 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Season Butter: Stir fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the garlic butter sauce to create a bright and savory flavor profile.
- Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium heat, preparing it for grilling the artichokes.
- Prepare Artichokes for Grilling: Slice the steamed artichokes in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides evenly with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance charring.
- Grill Artichokes: Place the artichoke halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes until the cut surfaces develop a nice char and smoky flavor.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm garlic butter over the grilled artichokes just before serving for a rich and delicious finish.
Notes
- Steaming the artichokes before grilling ensures they are tender and fully cooked inside.
- Adjust garlic amount according to taste preference for more or less pungency.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop as an alternative.
- Serve with additional lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
- Use fresh artichokes for the best texture and flavor.
